Senior Procurement Category Manager, Operations

Circle K • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

The Senior US Procurement Category Manager will be responsible for supporting the establishment and development of a Procurement Operations & logistics function covering categories within Circle K in Maintenance, Equipment, Supplies, Fleet, terminals, and logistics. The Senior US Procurement Category Manager will support building a best-in-class procurement department delivering realized commercial and operational value benefits through RFX processes, E-Procurement, change management process and leveraging internal and external supplier relationships for a multimillion-dollar supplier spend organization. This role will allow autonomy to implement and drive operational excellence as the business continues its fast-paced growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, or related field. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• 10 years of experience in procurement, commercials, and contract management preferred.
• Experience negotiating complex goods and services supply contracts.
• Excellent commercial and operational mindset.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skillset.
• Strong leadership, collaboration and influencing skills, with the ability to ensure work is carried out in accordance with company standards.
• Ability to network and establish partnerships internally and externally.
• Balance competing priorities, deadlines, and multitasking.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Confident and strong communication with influencing capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, with experience in procurement systems (e.g., Ariba or similar platforms) preferred.
• Self-driven personality with stamina, and strong ability to secure execution.
• Willingness to have contact with colleagues outside of traditional working hours.

Nice To Haves

• Experience from retail industry or similar, covering the above categories, preferred.
• Documented record in unlocking commercial value.

Responsibilities

• Deliver additional procurement synergies for the company network, derived primarily from standardization efforts, exploiting unleveraged scale opportunities, consolidating vendor partners and distribution points, challenging current business models and technologies.
• Collaborate closely with the recently established CoE team based in India.
• Establish and foster relationships with key internal stakeholders.
• Drive change management and cultivate national-level relationships with primary vendor partners
• Leverage regional best-practices across the regions in the United States.
• Supports developing, overseeing, and facilitating the purchasing strategy, operations and logistics for the functional area and category.
• Provide strategic and tactical guidance on key categories based on market trends, internal and external best practices, and company performance objectives.
• Collaborate with cross‐functional teams to diagnose, quantify, and address regional and/or national‐level opportunities and alternative revenue sources.
• Understand the operational functions and the importance of close collaboration and partnership to drive aligned value.
• Unite the company’s autonomous business units around common value‐enhancing principles, innovative programs and offerings, and relevant macro‐level opportunities.
• Establish and maintain effective, efficient communication with senior management.
• Lead the effort to scale successful regional programs to multinational and global level status.
• Support the establishment of benchmarks, performance markers and objectives.
• Support company goals by focusing on accountability, customer service, and work efficiency.

Benefits

• Competitive Group Benefits Program: Complete benefits packages (medical, dental, vision etc).
• 401 K: Plan for your future and retire with peace of mind with our 401 K plan, helping you build a secure financial future.
• Stock Purchase Plan: Invest in your future and share in our success with our employee stock purchase plan, allowing you to become a shareholder of Circle K.
• Paid Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with paid time off.
• Employee Discounts: Enjoy our People Perks which allows for great discounts on food and fuel, making it even easier to fuel up and stock up on your favorite goodies.
• Recognition and Rewards: We celebrate our team's achievements and milestones with a range of recognition programs, rewards, and incentives to show our appreciation for your hard work and dedication.
• Mentorship Program: Take your career to new heights with our mentorship program, where seasoned professionals provide guidance, support, and valuable insights to help you reach your full potential.
• Fortune 500 company and a 5-time Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level